document.write( "Question 1021262: Mr. Baker is mixing a 16% saline solution with a 21% saline solution. He would like to obtain 25 gram mixture that is 20% saline. How many grams of each will be needed? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #637010 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Mr. Baker is mixing a 16% saline solution with a 21% saline solution. He would like to obtain 25 gram mixture that is 20% saline. How many grams of each will be needed? \n" ); document.write( "---------- \n" ); document.write( "s = amount of 16% \n" ); document.write( "t = amount of 21% \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "s + t = 25 (total solution) \n" ); document.write( "16s + 21t = 25*20 (total salt) \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |